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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.49, 383.06 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.49, 383.06 and 184.07 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.49 : 383.06 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.49/383.06 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.49x = 383.06 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.49x = 70,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,509.85/277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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